I wanted to begin my gift guides this year with some of my favorite things. (Yes, like Oprah but not as extensive.) These gift ideas could be for host/hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or items for anyone on your list, even yourself. There is no store as overwhelming in a good way like Fortnum & Mason […]
The Net-a-Porter sale has just begun and there are so many great pieces available for 50% off right now. I’ve put together a few of my favorites to get you started including the cable knit sweater above. Happy Shopping! Wool and mohair-blend wide-leg pants Aquazzara Loafers Tasseled Leather Shoulder Bag Oversized Duchesse Satin Coat Roksanda […]
There are exciting holiday pop up shops popping up all over right now. If you happen to be in Ann Arbor, Michigan before Christmas, definitely stop by The Maryn Holiday Pop Up Shop. My friend Michelle Adams has carefully curated everything you will want to give and receive this year from cozy blankets and books […]
A bout of insomnia often leads to scrolling through Instagram. Last night, it lead to the discovery of the new bag line WANDLER in a post from @lisa.aiken. Founder Elza Wandler wanted to design bags “clear in function and shape, WANDLER shows a distinctive aesthetic: elegant with unexpected dimensions and a dynamic use of colors. Embodying […]
The best thing about the end of the year, besides pumpkin pie and presents, are all the anticipated fall films that are about to be released. The best movies always come out around the holidays so they will be fresh in people’s minds when they consider films for Academy Awards nominations. Not sure if remake […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of having breakfast at Tiffany’s, you can now make it a reality. Well, only if you don’t mind standing in line for an hour two. Last week, I had the pleasure of experiencing the newly redesigned fourth floor of the Tiffany and Co. Fifth Avenue flagship store which offers home decor, […]
If you missed out on buying Steven Gambrel‘s townhouse at 250 West 10th Street, you have another opportunity to make it yours. It was purchased by someone who rented it out to Courtney Love who wallpapered over some of the rooms and allegedly started a fire. Those rooms have been repainted and the home has […]
Veranda is one of the only magazines, if not the only one, to feature homes decorated for Christmas each year. I love seeing all the beautiful holiday decor in elegant interiors especially this one by Alidad in London. Of course, it helps to have rich red rooms as a backdrop but amaryllis and fruits would look […]
I have yet to visit Savannah but I may have to book a trip soon. The Traditional Home Southern Style Now Showhouse just opened in the Hostess City of the South and I’m seeing lots of beautiful rooms on Instagram like this chic bathroom by Kevin Walsh of Bear Hill Interiors. I love the glamorous mix of […]
Everything But the House is known for their amazing auctions of furniture, art, and objects but they also offer a wide range of amazing fashions and accessories. Just launched today is the Marilyn Lewis Designer Fashion Collection full of vintage treasures. Marilyn Lewis is described as “a woman ahead of her time” who co-founded Hamburger […]
Jacques Grange is one the world’s most exclusive interior designers. He started his career under Henri Samuel and honed his craft under Didier Aaron before going on to decorate for his own clients which include Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, Paloma Picasso, Terry de Gunzburg, Valentino, Sofia Coppola, Aerin Lauder, and Lauren Santo Domingo […]
I’m back from Boston and had a wonderful weekend. Until I have time to edit my photos, I’m leaving you with this lovely historic home in the Loire Valley that was brought back to life by Tino Zervudachi. The chateau just featured in Architectural Digest dates from the 17th and 18th-centuries and was acquired by the […]
Even if you don’t know her name, you definitely know the colorful ikat pillows and cotton rugs from artist and textile designer Madeline Weinrib. The Madeline Weinrib Sample Sale in store and online will feature Madeline’s hand knotted Tibetan wool carpets, cotton rugs, vintage Moroccan carpets, pillows, antique textiles tabletop, fashionable accessories and vintage finds […]
It’s finally feeling like fall in New York. The chillier temperatures mean it’s time to think about fall footwear and there’s no better place to start than Nordstrom. The free shipping and returns make it easy to try as many pairs as possible. I’ve put together my favorite boots, sneakers, and flats to to get […]
I came across this kitchen on Instagram and it’s definitely one for the future home file. It impressed me even more after I saw the before photos on ArchitecturalDigest.com. Designer Katie Hackworth took the family’s dated kitchen from the 1960’s and brought it into the 21st-century in a beautiful and functional way. The lack of […]
There is nothing I love more than taking long walks in the West Village and the Upper East Side to photograph seasonal decorations. The autumn doors this year were some of the best. Enjoy! “I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.” – Ann Drake Photos […]
My friend and I couldn’t believe the Louis Vuitton exhibition Volez Voguez Voyagez was free. It’s so large and extensive that they could easily charge $50 for admission. The exhibition, curated by Olivier Saillard, retraces the adventure of the House of Louis Vuitton from 1854 to the present. It begins with the iconic trunks for […]
I apologize for the brief posts yesterday and today. This week has been crazy. But I have a lot of photos to edit for upcoming posts and lots of fun things coming up for you in November. I’m looking forward to relaxing tonight while watching the new Joan Didion documentary, The Center Will Not Hold, […]
Not sure how many of you remember that I used to reside in Boston. I lived on Temple Street in picturesque Beacon Hill from 1996 until 2001 when I moved to New York. I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t been back for a visit in the last 16 years so I’m very excited to be […]
I’m trying to get better at reading each night instead of getting sucked into social media. This includes the stacks of magazines piling up in addition to all the new books I just bought. My favorite feature in one of the November magazines is this apartment by architect Carlos Aparicio in Buenos Aires in Elle […]